Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Signals Engineer

Position Summary

This position functions as one of three Southeast Region signal engineers. The engineer collaborates with the traffic supervisor and staff to achieve safe and efficient signalized intersections. Responsibilities include the development of traffic signal design and operations plans, as well as monitoring those completed by the Civil Engineer Senior/Entry positions and consultants. With over 500 traffic signals in southeast Wisconsin, the engineer will have ownership of projects that affect the state’s highway system.

Annual salary range 14-13: $92,768–$112,237. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Recipients who have not held a permanent full‑time state service within the last five years and agree to remain in the position for one year are eligible for a $3,000 sign‑on bonus, paid on the first paycheck.

The state agency does not sponsor work visas and is not enrolled in USCIS E‑Verify. Successful appointments will be contingent on proof of valid status to work in the United States. Applicants may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check, which may include FBI fingerprinting.

• Valid Professional Engineering registration; must be able to obtain Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if registration is from another state.

• Paid leave: at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage (health plan options start at $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• Flexible work schedules, telework options, and a casual office atmosphere.
• Pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• Free confidential employee assistance program.